Bob Harris
Born: 5/1/1915 in Gillette, WY, USA
Died: 8/9/1989 in North Platte, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-09-19 | Final Game: 1942-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Arthur Harris
Biography
Bob Harris, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1942. Playing during a transitional time in baseball history, Harris took the mound at a time when the game was evolving, with the onset of World War II influencing player availability and team compositions. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 30 wins and 52 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 205 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams with 2 saves.
Harris's playing style reflected the challenges of his era, characterized by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talent, his contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for. As a member of the baseball community during the late 1930s and early 1940s, he navigated the complexities of a sport facing external pressures, including the looming impact of global events. Harris remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and resilience of players during a pivotal era in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 52 | 127 | 89 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 646.0 | 770 | 356 | 58 | 294 | 205 | 4.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7.20 | 390.5 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4.00 | -871.7 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 3 | 12 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 126.0 | 162 | 80 | 71 | 48 | 5.71 | -490.9 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 11 | 15 | 35 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 193.7 | 225 | 106 | 85 | 49 | 4.93 | -6008.5 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 12 | 14 | 34 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 186.7 | 237 | 108 | 85 | 57 | 5.21 | -3953.5 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 1 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 78.0 | 77 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 2.88 | -45.3 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 37 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 5.61 | -581.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 202 | 15 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 43 | 0.193 | 0.245 | 0.233 | 0.478 | -718.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 29 | 37 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 35 | 60 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.250 | -127.4 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 34 | 61 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.115 | -591.5 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 16 | 26 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 127 | 0 | 35 | 132 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| 1940 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 1 |
| 1941 | SLA | P | 34 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 1942 | PHA | P | 16 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 127 |